Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Effective Communication”
“If you give something to people that they actually want and need … they will love you forever”. Mitch Joel In the current connected environment we are bombarded with 1000’s of messages every week. Sometimes it is online or through the media and other times it is at seminars, workshops or other presentations. Regardless, most people consume content because …
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist” ~ Pablo Picasso. I love this quote by Picasso and every time I read it, it reminds that before I do something completely different and go out on a limb I need a good understanding of the first principals of public speaking, audience engagement and indeed …
One of the commonest road blocks to developing effective working relationships is the assumption that other people view the world in the same way that we do and that our communication styles are all the same. To achieve operational excellence, we need to be confident and effective communicators in a dynamic work environment. The first step in becoming …
Part of being an effective communicator is keeping a balanced view and keeping our thoughts, emotions and our own self talk under control.This could be in every day communications, negotiations or when we are about to have a difficult conversation. There are 5 common unhelpful thinking styles that can sabotage or interfere with these conversations. Being aware of them and …
Communication is the lifeline of every workplace. One of the challenges for busy workplaces is dealing with the various day to day pressures that may arise from office situations. It is always a challenge to get messages across clearly and accurately. Saying no to requests, is a challenge for both employees and supervisors. Learning to say “No” plays an important …
Everyone Needs Good Communication Skills – Even The Mining Sector. The Sunday Times on 27 July reported at least 8 suicides in the Pilbara with Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) workers. This is shattering for their families, for their colleagues and the communities. One thing that stood out for me in the articles was the expectations that people put on …
